goodstop by Casey's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty, an old pickup truck pulled up to Casey's. The regular, always quiet and stoic, started chatting with the morning attendant about the stars he’d seen last night. Turns out, the old timer was just a delivery driver who loved stargazing. He’d been sharing his observations with everyone who worked nights—even though no one believed him until they saw those constellations on their coffee cups the next day. As the sun rose, so did the laughter, and Casey's became known for its morning chats as much as for its good gas.

2. One morning, as a delivery driver was unloading crates near Casey's, he noticed something odd in one of the boxes—an ancient-looking keychain with a tiny brass plaque engraved with mysterious symbols. Intrigued, he took it home and showed it to his wife, who happened to be an avid collector of antique keys. She identified it as belonging to an old gas station from the 1940s. The next day, while filling up his truck, a regular customer asked if they had any special promotions for ‘Casey’s Keyholders.’ Turned out, everyone who found such a key got a free coffee! Moral of the story? Sometimes, all you need is a little mystery—and maybe a free cup of joe.

3. One day after closing, a lone figure walked into Casey's and flipped on the overhead light. Over the intercom came a recorded voice: 'Attention customers—we’re closed, but feel free to help yourself to anything in the store!' A delivery driver, thinking it was an open invitation, helped himself to some snacks and left a note on the counter: ‘Thanks for the treat, will pay next time!’ The next morning, the owner found the note and laughed so hard he almost forgot to lock up before opening.

4. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a delivery driver parked his truck outside Casey's. As he stepped out, he noticed something odd—a strange package wrapped in brown paper had been left behind in the loading bay. Curious, he opened it and found inside an old thermos filled with coffee—Casey’s famous brew. Turns out, it was left there by a grateful neighbor who appreciated their excellent service. From then on, whenever someone needed a pick-me-up, they’d simply leave a fresh pot in the loading bay.